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Cowboys more likely to go backwards than break through

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Kyle Orton (18) walks past head coach Jason Garrett after throwing an interception late in the second half of Dallas' 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, December 29, 2013 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News)

Stuck in neutral (Thumbs Down)

The Dallas Cowboys have gone into the final game of the regular season the last three seasons with a chance to advance to the playoffs. They have lost all three times. The fact the team gets a little closer each time doesn’t matter. No progress is being made in the standings. The team is more likely to go backwards than break through at this point.

On the defensive (Thumbs Sideways)

A beleaguered defense, one of the worst in Cowboys history, did some good things. The group forced a turnover, had five sacks and stopped the Eagles on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. But the defense also allowed six plays of 20 or more yards and didn’t come close to an interception. Meanwhile, LeSean McCoy rushed for 131 yards.

December woes (Thumbs Down)

December is not the most wonderful time of the year for the Cowboys. The team lost three of its four games in the month for the second time in the last three seasons under head coach Jason Garrett. It has only one winning December in the past 12 years. Lack of depth to absorb injuries _ inordinate amount of money goes to stars — constantly hurts this franchise.

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